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  1. 19" surface cleaner

    19" Ultra Clean on casters - $529.95 20" Whirl A Way Stainless Steel on casters - $489.00 20" Whirl A Way Plastic Floater - $339.00 16" Whirl A Way Plastic Floater - $299.00 Remember, you only pay actual freight charges...no handling fees.
  2. Men's classes starting soon...

    WICOE (Women In Charge Of Everything) is proud to announce the opening of its EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN! ALL ARE WELCOME OPEN TO MEN ONLY Note: due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants The course covers two days, and topics covered in this course include: DAY ONE HOW TO FILL ICE CUBE TRAYS Step by step guide with slide presentation TOILET ROLLS- DO THEY GROW ON THE HOLDERS? Roundtable discussion DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAUNDRY BASKET & FLOOR Practicing with hamper (Pictures and graphics) DISHES & SILVERWARE; DO THEY LEVITATE/FLY TO KITCHEN SINK OR DISHWASHER BY THEMSELVES? Debate among a panel of experts. REMOTE CONTROL Losing the remote control - Help line and support groups LEARNING HOW TO FIND THINGS Starting with looking in the right place instead of turning the house upside down while screaming - Open forum DAY TWO EMPTY MILK CARTONS; DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE TRASH? Group discussion and role play HEALTH WATCH; BRINGING HER FLOWERS IS NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH PowerPoint presentation REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST Real life testimonial from the one man who did IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT QUIETLY AS SHE PARALLEL PARKS? Driving simulation LIVING WITH ADULTS; BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR PARTNER Online class and role playing HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques REMEMBERING IMPORTANT DATES & CALLING WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE Bring your calendar or PDA to class GETTING OVER IT; LEARNING HOW TO LIVE WITH BEING WRONG ALL THE TIME Individual counselors available
  3. Chalking Vinyl Siding

    Has anyone tried that "Restora" they advertise on tv? Looks like an easy to apply sealant and color restorer.
  4. Xjet hose

    For maximum flexibility, a rubber hose, like air hose or gas line, would be better.
  5. Xjet hose

    No, 300 is the largest roll available. 25', $7.43...50', $13.88
  6. Xjet hose

    300', 1/4" poly braid tubing....$70.00
  7. Found this small rubber ball in my pump!

    You're welcome...whatever came of it? Did you get it fixed?
  8. Heres another

    Maricopa County, AZ........ I wonder if you have to wear pink underwear...that's where that hard-nosed sheriff is.
  9. Advice for first time Dad?

    Congrats, Pop....hey, where's the pictures??? Take good care of her, Mike.
  10. Found this small rubber ball in my pump!

    Your gauge is screwed. The machine has seen freezing temperatures or has had a massive pressure spike. That gauge won't return to zero. general pump labeled as theirs (model 3000)which makes it really a 4.8 or 4.9 right? Could be..or actual 5 gpm. throttle settings for pressure and generator now.. To set generator speed correctly, you need a multi meter that reads cycles. Adjust rpm for 60 - 62 hz. Engine speed should be between 3,400 - 3,600 rpm. Most belt drive generators installed on skids are supposed to run at 3,600 rpm, usually the puleys are the same size. That 2nd picture is a vacuum switch. If your unloader is bad and remains in partial bypass while you are spraying, pressure will be low and pump vacuum will be off due to the additional water being fed into the inlet. If youyr unloader has a flexible hose for bypass, start the machine (after you have set the speed correctly), squeeze the gun, and crimp the bypass hose with your hand or a pair of pliers. If the pressure increases the time you have it crimped, it's bypassing. Sometimes if it's bypassing hard enough the hose will blow or pop off the barb, so be ready to get wet. The inlet plumbing is a mess. Which hose goes where? Try to take another pic, use your photo shop (if you've got one) and label the hoses. 3/4" hose shouldn't affect vacuum. Is the float tank above or below the pump? We can get this straightened out, may take a few posts.
  11. Found this small rubber ball in my pump!

    the tip of my unloader? That is the "piston" I was referring to, not a ceramic plunger. As far as I know, it's not part of the unloader at all. Where in the pump did you find it? Suction side or hi psi side? All strainers in place..suction and chem? It's puzzling the bejeebers out of me...thought I'd seen everything..
  12. Skunk problem.

    If vinegar is what will work, try to find some acetic acid at a chemical supply warehouse. I used to sell it to a customer for concrete removal from equipment until I got him better, safer stuff. When I'd mix it up for him, my shop would smell like pickles for a week.
  13. Found this small rubber ball in my pump!

    That wouldn't have come off the end of the piston. I can't identify it. It's a ball with a dent in it? See if you can get a better pic.
  14. Pump gone Bad

    Legacy...imported by Tuff Mfg. to replace the Admiral..gives them exclusivity (how's that for a 50 cent word) to sell parts. Tuff's out of business, but the parts are still available for both pumps.
  15. Pump gone Bad

    Pumps aren't too hard to rebuild if you watch how you take it apart. Inspect plungers closely for cracks - sometimes difficult to see, especially on brown plungers. Coat everything with grease when you put it back together, and make sure you put everything in pointing the right way...I have seen people install packing backwards...don't work too good lol. Sometimes the hardest part is disassembly. The brass rings can get glued into the holes with water deposits, etc, and don't want to come out. I have had to use a slide hammer bearing puller to remove them. Give me the model of your pump and I'll see if I can find a breakdown for you.
  16. Vented burner no-no

    On oil fired burners, just suspend a 12 -8 reducer over the stack 1 or 2 inches. A draft diverter would work the same way. Biggest difference on a diverter is, as the name implies, there's a plate of metal in the thing that "diverts" downdrafts, should they occur, to keep the fire stable. Yeah, Ernie, gas water heaters have little bitty ones.
  17. Pump gone Bad

    How bad is your pump? Did it blow a rod? If all the damage is in the front end, a rebuild would probably be cheaper.
  18. Vented burner no-no

    An internal combustion engine creates pressure, much like an air compressor. It needs no help to vent. I can get a 10" from Hydro Tek for $100.00. No, Ron, the diverter sits right on top of the coil chamber. Lousy artist...lol
  19. Vented burner no-no

    This came out huge..but the gist is - as the hot combustion air heats the pipe, cooler air wants to rush in around the outside. As the cool air rushes past, it creates a venturi to draw air up past the gas burner ring, through the coil, and out through the stack. They usually stand 12" - 18" high, so space may be a problem for you. They are available in 8", 10", and 12" diameters.
  20. I recommend Reelcraft for durability and ease of use. The spool rides on bronze, not nylon or plastic bushings..adjustable drag brake to prevent "overspool", durable powder coat. The model CA33112L, rated at 1,000 psi should hold plenty of supply hose for you. http://www.reelcraft.com/Catalog/24-25%20Series%2030000.pdf You can also buy a swivel mount for it. 600801-12 http://www.reelcraft.com/Catalog/46%20Mounting%20Brackets%20and%20Motors.pdf
  21. Vented burner no-no

    You REALLY ought to start your stack with a draft diverter on the machine to draw air up and out of the combustion chamber for a clean burn and to evacuate exhaust. A gas burner will soot up without the right fuel / air ratio. Gas burners have no fan at all, so even the air flow that an oil burner has isn't there. Also, John, remember this - LP gas is heavier than air...if the burner doen't light properly, you could be standing in a fire ball.
  22. Vented burner no-no

    The reason that happens is because the fan in the burner is there to mix enough air with the fuel for a clean burn. It is not designed to push a column of air up a pipe. I like one of those reducers, say from 12" to 10" or even 8", sitting just an inch or two over the stack. As the pipe warms, it will draw air up inside by itself. Is the smoke flowing out the stack well, or does it kind of roll over the edge. If it's only rolling out, you may need to pull the burner head and manually wash the coil. The soot may be so built up that the burner just plain can't breathe.
  23. New "Toy"?

    Yeah...$300.00 POS. Need large money to get big boy toys, huh Michael?
  24. Thought this might be fun for all...

    This link takes you to a map where you can register your location, so we can all see where each other live. http://www.risingconcepts.com/frapper/thegrimescene
  25. Advice for first time Dad?

    Never Ever lay on your back and hold the baby over your face and shake him / her.
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